Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Sand Pearl PPU7-18
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Odyssey Beige (317-1DB), at ΔE 0.85 — indistinguishable.
Odyssey Beige is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.85 the difference is smaller than most people can see on a wall, and smaller than the shift between two batches of the same colour.
Why people switch between Behr and Dutch Boy
Most people comparing Behr to Dutch Boy are not shopping for a new colour. They have already chosen one, and then hit a price difference or a painter who buys from a single supplier. The question is what goes on the wall instead.
How close Odyssey Beige really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.85indistinguishable
- LRV
- 67Behr is 67
- Hex
- #E5D4B8#E7D4B6 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Odyssey Beige is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Barely Beige 316-1DBΔE 0.99 · indistinguishable · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Oyster Mushroom 216-1DBΔE 1.94 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
- Beach House Beige 318-2DBΔE 1.97 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.0 points higher.